Squib initiation sequencer
US9250051B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D1/055
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Technologies for sequentially initiating squibs in one or more release mechanisms in order to reduce delay between successive squibs are provided. A squib initiation sequencer is configured to initiate squibs of one or more release mechanisms in a pre-programmed sequence. The squib initiation sequencer is further configured to detect when the initiation of each squib in the sequence is complete, and immediately move to the next sequential step without waiting the entire maximum initiation time per the squib manufacturer's specifications.
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